Panelists at the 2018 Symposium State of Race discussed voter engagement strategies and the rise of hate speech in America.

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The Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America explores individual, cultural, institutional and structural causes of racial problems, looking towards new and viable solutions. The 2017 Symposium focused on two important themes –the wealth gap and the future dialogue on race.

How do we close the racial wealth gap? Are people afraid to talk about race? Is the distinction between race and racism often blurred?

At this year's State of Race Symposium, Rep. Clyburn spoke out about the racial wealth gap and the country's urban-rural divide.

Social media ambassadors highlighted the key themes of the day using the hashtag #stateofrace on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and more.

The Symposium explores individual, cultural, institutional and structural causes of racial problems, looking towards new and viable solutions. In 2016 the Symposium examined the ways that shifting demographics are likely to affect two key areas: universities and housing.